"Courtliness" Example Sentences
1. The duke greeted the guests with his customary courtliness and grace.
2. She curtsied low with perfect courtliness that had been trained into her since childhood.
3. The count offered his assistance with impeccable courtliness, but his intentions were less than honorable.
4. She executed her dance moves with practiced courtliness and poise.
5. The prince's words were kind, though spoken with a restraint and courtliness that felt distant.
6. The queen received her visitors with practiced courtliness and grace, hiding any personal emotions.
7. The behavior and manners of the aristocracy were marked by elegance, dignity, and courtliness.
8. He bowed to her with old-fashioned courtliness and chivalry.
9. She accepted his compliments with practiced courtliness and circumspection.
10. He assisted her into the carriage with studied courtliness and manners befitting a gentleman.
11. His courtliness and charm could easily fool the untrained eye.
12. The countess swept into the ballroom with all the dignity and courtliness befitting her station.
13. The king's courtliness did little to mask the harshness of his decrees.
14. The viscount's polished manners and courtliness contrasted starkly with his underhanded schemes.
15. The prince's courtliness often served to distract from his true motives and intentions.
16. His speech was formal and full of courtliness, though his deeds were less honorable.
17. With practiced courtliness, she accepted his compliments with a modest smile and a slight bow of the head.
18. Her peers responded to her courtliness with genuine warmth and affection.
19. Her speech and bearing displayed grace, elegance, and refinement typical of her aristocratic courtliness.
20. The prince's reserved manner and restrained speech contrasted sharply with his carefully cultivated courtliness.
21. The count's words were eloquent and his bearing refined, yet beneath his deceptively courtly demeanor hid cruelty and deceit.
22. They conversed with all the poise and courtliness befitting their noble stations.
23. She received the numerous marriage proposals with practiced courtliness though in her heart she felt no interest.
24. The perfect courtliness of his manners concealed his true character.
25. He bowed low over her hand with old-fashioned courtliness.
26. The duke welcomed them with studied courtliness yet little warmth.
27. They danced with perfect courtliness and grace, trained from a young age in aristocratic customs and manners.
28. The prince's courtliness masked a cold and calculating nature.
29. Though outwardly courteous and exhibiting perfect courtliness, inwardly he despised their ragged peasant appearance.
30. His praising words and courtly manners were a thin veneer over an uncouth and unrefined nature.
31. The countess replied to his bold words with perfect courtliness though her cheeks burned red with anger.
32. Her speech and mannerisms were the epitome of ladylike courtliness, elegance and decorum.
33. The noblewoman accepted his compliments with practiced courtliness though privately she took offense at his patronizing tone.
34. His perfect manners and courtly speech belied his cruelty and lack of empathy.
35. The lords and ladies conversed with the utmost courtliness and propriety.
36. Though outwardly exhibiting perfect courtliness, his words and manner disguised cruelty and duplicity.
37. His formality and courtliness seemed excessive and put her at ease.
38. The princess displayed all the grace, refinement and courtliness expected of her station.
39. The prince's actions belied his studied courtliness.
40. She regarded him with perfect courtliness though his coarse manners left much to be desired.
41. He bowed and kissed her hand with studied courtliness though his face showed indifference.
42. His manner and speech displayed perfect courtliness though his words and intentions were less than honorable.
43. The countess waved him away with perfect courtliness though inwardly she seethed with rage at his insolence.
44. His words were full of courtliness and charm, but ultimately proved false and hollow.
45. His cold formality and calculated courtliness masked a cruel and unfeeling nature.
46. The duchess received them with practiced courtliness though cared little for their concerns.
47. Beneath his studied courtliness hid base intentions and a lack of conscience.
48. The prince's courtliness and charm masked cruelty and lust for power.
49. She greeted her visitors with the utmost courtliness and decorum expected of her station.
50. His studied courtesy and courtliness served only to disguise his base motives and selfish interests.
51. The queen's courtliness and poise masked hidden sorrows and private anger.
52. The courtliness and propriety of their exchange hid bitterness and simmering hostilities.
53. Though exhibiting perfect courtliness, his intentions were far from honorable.
54. His courtliness, charm and gallantry masked an indifferent and calculating nature.
55. The lady replied to his insincere compliments with perfect courtliness and grace.
56. His behavior and speech were full of formality, manners and courtliness expected of his station.
57. The duchess's courtliness and elegance masked an autocratic cruelty.
58. The king's words were full of grace and courtliness though his heart was cold and unfeeling.
59. She accepted his flattery with practiced courtliness though privately she laughed at his foolishness.
60. His reproachful speech was couched in the most politeness and courtliness yet stung bitterly.
Common Phases
1. marred his
courtliness- diminished or spoiled his
courtliness
2. with studied
courtliness- in a manner that is carefully calculated to appear courteous
3. perfect
courtliness- the state or quality of being perfectly courteous and polite
4. practiced
courtliness- courtesy or politeness that comes from long experience or training
5. mask his
courtliness- hide or conceal his courteous and polite manner
6. beyond his
courtliness- more than or greater than his courteous and polite behavior
7. outward
courtliness- the appearance of being courteous and polite on the surface
8. beneath his
courtliness - hidden or underlying motives behind his courteous manner
9. courteous
courtliness- polite and gracious courtesy
10. restrained
courtliness- controlled courteousness or polite behavior that is withheld or moderate